2007-01-15
On Joanna Newsom's second album, Ys (pronounced "ease"), she continues to move in a very different direction than her peers, and even a different one than what her audience might expect. The Milk-Eyed Mender's 12 gentle vignettes sounded like they were basking in sunlight; Ys is epic, restless, and demanding, made up of five dazzling, shape-shifting songs that range from seven to 16 minutes long.
LAURA LOVE & ORVILLE JOHNSON
The Sweeter the Juice
THE NIGHTWATCHMAN
One Man Revolution
KATE RUSBY
Awkward Annie
SMALL TOWN SON
Burning Good Rubber
FAIRPORT CONVENTION WITH SANDY DENNY
EBBITS FIELD 1974
THE UNTHANKS
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